I- Go to and read: http://www.cnn.com/2015/07/10/us/oregon-colorado-same-sex-wedding-cake-cases/index.html - Christian cake shops vs. same-sex marriage By William J. Cadigan

A. In a paragraph explain what you think about this case.

B. Now, answer the following question: Is the business being discriminatory or is it a violation of the business owner's freedom of expression or religious rights.

II - Exercise

Part A: Using the internet or www.google.com find three companies that have settled discrimination lawsuits in the last two years and indicate the following for each company:

1. Company Name
2. Year Lawsuit was settled
3. Who were the plaintiffs (people bringing the complaint)
4. Why the company was sued
5. How much they settled for

Part B: Now answer the following questions:

(1) Why is the burden of proof on the plaintiff?

(2) How easy do you think it is for an individual to win a discrimination case against a corporation?

(3) What does the individual bringing the case stand to lose?

III- Questions-

1. How in a free society like the U.S., can a small group of people continually control so much of the wealth?

2. Do you think if the people with the wealth, controlled the media, public school systems, and other systems where people gained many of their values and knowledge, the focus could be placed on issues that have nothing to with gaining wealth?

3. Would it be possible to make certain "minority" groups the focus of society's problems?

4. Could the top pyramiders create (by using the media, etc.) hate amongst the bottom 80% in the pyramid, to keep the attention off them?

5. Can those In the 80th percentile be so burdened with day to day life that issues like wealth and net Income become second place to finding healthy 100d, transportation to work or school, proper education for their Children, a safe place to live (issues that would not be Of concern If you had wealth)?